Why? Because leaving leaves scattered over your lawn can be devastating for your lawn grass! Fall offers so many great opportunities to improve your lawn – especially since our area features “cool season” grasses, like fescus, rye and bluegrass. Applying fertilizer or grass seed in autumn is ideal for great results. Out of all four […]
Did you miss it? It’s been going on all summer! There’s been a storm of interest in tropical plants this year, and a surge of customers clamoring for them! They have been adding color and excitement to porches, decks and patios all season. And now that we’re nearing the time they need to be brought […]
Hold off on planting your spring bulbs until almost Thanksgiving, when danger of any early growth from warm spells has mostly passed. But DO stock up on your favorites this month, and the sooner the better. They tend to disappear fast and by planting time, you may find the pickins’ to be slim! Once you […]
We have the best selection of herbs in the area and can’t wait to show them off to you! Come pick up your favorites – whether you’re growing them indoors or out, we have everything you need (and we do mean EVERYTHING) to successfully grow herbs for cooking, for medicinal purposes & for decorating too. […]
Here are the ABC’s of Pansy & Violas. Pansies and their little sister, Violas, can be counted on to provide vibrant color against a winter landscape. They are remarkably sturdy plants and with only a little help from you, they will thrive right through next spring! When planting, be careful not to tear the roots […]
Bringing sensitive outdoor plants like tropicals indoors for the season successfully is a simple 2-step process. First spray them first for insects and/or eggs that are looking to hitch a ride indoors! We recommend using Natural Guard Neem Insect Spray to get rid of insects – be sure to spray the underside of the leaves […]
This is the month to make it happen. Even if you don’t do any other lawn care the rest of the year, the few steps you take in October will give you beautiful results! Simple things like removing fallen leaves and debris will help since your grass can not grow if the sun is literally blocking […]
The great news is that you can still plant vegetables in Late August or September through November! If you missed out on spring planting entirely, now is your second chance to reap some yummy vegetable harvests this year. Before planting your Fall crops, refresh the ground in which you are planting. Turn the soil and […]
Take a few easy steps now toward tucking in the beds for winter, and you’ll find planting so much easier next spring! Here are a few simple steps from our Garden Pros! Make use of those fallen leaves! You can rake them up and throw them in the compost pile or you can use them […]
Since November presents your last chance to perform a final few life-giving tasks for your lawn, we figure it is worth a reminder! The famous Evergreen of Johnson City 4-Step Lawn Care Guide has been a trusted roadmap for decades, for achieving a lovely lawn. But even if you do not take any of the […]
